Top Accessories for ARs 2018

When it comes to self-defense, you can never be over prepared, but your modern sporting rifle (MSR) can. Picking the right accessories for America’s rifle is critical to your success and defensive situation. Those living on a ranch or carrying an Ar-15 in a vehicle may need to shoot at longer ranges. However, suburbanites in apartments would taking shot at a much shorter distance. Setting your AR up for success and your intended defensive scenario is key to your success, so here are a handful of products that will help ensure you success.

CAA ARS Sniper AR-15 Stock With Monopod Leg

The result of years of research and development. The Command Arms Accessories Short Multi Position Sniper Stock is ideally suited to meet the demands of the precision AR15 marksman.

The result of years of research and development. The Command Arms Accessories Short Multi Position Sniper Stock is ideally suited to meet the demands of the precision AR15 marksman. The CAA ARS Sniper is proven to provide rapid target acquisition, faster and more accurate follow up shots, and quicker target-to-target attainment. It is also completely adjustable and features a rear-folding leg that converts a rifle with a bipod into a stable shooting platform.

KleenBore Accu-Wedge Receiver Buffer

Put some quality feel into your wobbly gun with the Accu-Wedge.

The KleenBore® Accu-Wedge AR-15 Buffer reduces wear to the cycling system and tightens the connection between the AR-15 lower receiver and upper. This is an easy to install accessory, requiring no gunsmithing, special tools, or modifications to the rifle. The KleenBore Accu-Wedge AR-15 Buffer will make your AR feel more solid by eliminating play in the receiver, enhancing confidence in your weapon.

Reduces wear to the cycling system

Tightens connection between lower and upper receiver

Requires no special tools, or modifications to rifle

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XTS AR-15 Ambidextrous Selector Switch

The machined, heat-treated steel safety selector puts oversized levers on both sides of the receiver for easy ambidextrous operation.

Machined, heat treated steel safety selector puts oversized levers on both sides of the receiver for easy ambidextrous operation. Large surface area allows you to operate the safety while wearing gloves, and eliminates fumbling in the dark.

Features and Specifications:

Machined, heat treated steel
Ambidextrous

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YHM AR-15 SLK Keymod Handguard

Yankee Hill Machine improved the keymod handguard and the result was the Slim, Light, Keymod (S.L.K.) series handguards.

Since its introductiong, AR-15 Keymod type handguard has taken the AR-15 industry by storm. Yankee Hill Machine further improved the keymod handguard and the result was the Slim, Light, Keymod (S.L.K.) series handguards. The midlength handguards weight an astonishing low 7.8 ounces including the barrel nut and mounting hardware! Take on your targets without the unnecessary weight with the YHM S.L.K. Handguards.

Today’s market offers a multitude of options for personal defense. The plethora of aftermarket parts can be overwhelming to even the most gun-savvy individuals and picking the right components can be crucial to your success in building a gun that gives you the performance you are looking for.

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Mission First Tactical AR-15 Quick-Detach Vertical Grip

Full fist-sized textured vertical grip that quickly detaches or attaches without the use of tools and provides a positive grip surface. Allows the support hand to apply rearward pressure keeping the weapon shouldered, yielding better muzzle control and accuracy.

Diamondhead AR-15 Hybrid Flip-Up Rear Combat Sight

The Hybrid sight has a very low folded height of 0.435″ and is compatible with all Mil- Std M1913 Picatinny rail systems.

Diamondhead’s Hybrid Flip-Up Rear Sight’s revolutionary design incorporates the original and proprietary Diamond-Shaped Aperture—for accurate long range, with the traditional CLASSIC round aperture—for fast CQC. The Hybrid sight has a very low folded height of 0.435″ and is compatible with all Mil- Std M1913 Picatinny rail systems. The Hybrid Sight’s innovative design offers the “Best of Both Worlds.”

2A Armament AR-15 Titanium Regulated Bolt Carrier Group

The Regulated Bolt Carrier (RBC) is a lightweight carrier with a gas regulating gate built into the carrier itself. This provides a drop in, lightweight solution for those looking to tune your AR-15’s gas system.

2A Armament is proud to offer a line of AR-15 22LR Magazines. The magazines are made from high quality polymer and are specifically tuned to enhance cycling especially when used in conjunction with 2A Armament products. This particular version of the magazines has a steel feed lip for enhanced durability. This part is made right here in the USA, in the great state of Idaho.

Noveske Super Badass AR-15 Charging Handle

The Noveske Super Badass Charging Handle features an ambidextrous design which allows weapon manipulation from either side of the weapon, giving the operator and distinct tactical advantage in any situation.

The Noveske Super Badass Charging Handle features an ambidextrous design which allows weapon manipulation from either side of the weapon, giving the operator and distinct tactical advantage in any situation. The charging handle is machined from a solid block of aircraft grade 7075-T6 aluminum for strength and durability. The levers feature a dual contour similar to the charging handle on an M14. The surface of the lever is also checkered adding textured grip when operating with gloves. The heightened rear lip aids in mitigating gas blow black to the shooter when shooting with SBR’s and suppressed weapons.

Strike Industries AR-15 Charging Handle Extended Latch

The SI AR-LATCH Charging Handle Extended Latch adds an ergonomic extended grasping surface to your charging handle for smooth easy operation, even under the worst conditions. Built for durability and ease of operation, the aluminum extended latch will not wear on your receiver as fast as steel. When you need high quality parts and components that you can count on for competition, duty or defense, look to Strike Industries.
Note: This is the extended latch only. Charging handle is not included.

What are your favorite AR accessories? Share your answers in the comment section.

Growing up in Pennsylvanias game-rich Allegany region, Dave Dolbee was introduced to whitetail hunting at a young age. At age 19 he bought his first bow while serving in the U.S. Navy, and began bowhunting after returning from Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Dave was a sponsored Pro Staff Shooter for several top archery companies during the 1990s and an Olympic hopeful holding up to 16 archery records at one point. During Daves writing career, he has written for several smaller publications as well as many major content providers such as Guns & Ammo, Shooting Times, Outdoor Life, Petersens Hunting, Rifle Shooter, Petersens Bowhunting, Bowhunter, Game & Fish magazines, Handguns, F.O.P Fraternal Order of Police, Archery Business, SHOT Business, OutdoorRoadmap.com, TheGearExpert.com and others. Dave is currently a staff writer for Cheaper Than Dirt!

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Comments (6)

William J Wiggins

Dave Dolbee

Matt Jarvis

I’m also interested in more than just the 15’s add on’s And upgrades. I’ve got an APF in .308 and would like to see more for the 10’s, but I don’t think the market is there, with the cost of the larger platform, and the “lack” of upgrades from the mfg’s seem to keep it that way.

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